Prime Minister Invited to Visit Drought Impacted Southern Grampians Published on 21 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council has extended an invitation to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit the region to see first-hand ongoing drought conditions and the impact it is having on the local farming community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Endorses Design Brief for Hamilton Library, Community Hub and Published on 20 August 2025 Hamilton’s CBD is set for a major transformation, with Council last night endorsing the Design Brief for the new Hamilton Library, Community Hub and Civic Square. This milestone paves the way to start the process of engaging architects, backed by a $5 million grant from the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP), to progress the project’s design phase. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Puts Forward Motions to Advocate for Regional Properties Published on 20 August 2025 Council will take six important issues to the next Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting following a resolution at last night’s August Council Meeting. These motions will seek stronger advocacy and support for matters affecting our community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Spring Brings Back Weekly FOGO Collection Published on 18 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service returns to a weekly collection for residents once again this Spring. From 1 September residents can enjoy the return of weekly FOGO collection - just in time for all that extra mowing, pruning, and tidying that comes with the season. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Makes Waste Service More Accessible for All Residents Published on 18 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council acknowledges there are a number of properties within the Shire that do not have access to kerbside waste collection services. From 1 September, two new initiatives will roll out across the Shire, providing more flexibility, better value, and greater access to essential waste and recycling services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Adopts New Road Management Plan Published on 15 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council resolved to adopt the Road Management Plan (RMP) 2025-2029 at the August ordinary Council meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hamilton CBD Advisory Group Published on 14 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council has resolved on the appointment of eight community members to the newly established CBD Streetscape Project Advisory Group at last night's ordinary Council meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Satisfaction Survey Reflects Challenges and Opportunities Published on 14 August 2025 The results of the 2025 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey are in, offering a snapshot of Council’s performance over the past year and providing valuable insights into community perceptions of Southern Grampians Shire Council’s services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Releases Council Plan for Community Exhibition Published on 14 August 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is calling for feedback on the draft Council Plan 2025-2029 following last night’s ordinary Council meeting. The 2025-2029 Council Plan, which will serve as Councils key guiding document to shape priorities, services and investment across the Shire, was developed through extensive community engagement with Southern Grampians Shire residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Problem trees to be removed Published on 08 August 2025 Four plane trees, two in the Hamilton CBD and two in Coleraine, will be removed in the coming weeks following detailed arborists investigations. The four problematic street trees, at 99 Thompson Street and 70 Brown Street in Hamilton and two in Whyte Street Coleraine, were recently subject to non-destructive root investigations using hydro-excavation techniques. This process exposed the root sy Tagged as: , Media Releases